فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Regional Office of the Moroccan Union for Higher Education and Scientific Research at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez and the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions Fez-Meknes issued a detailed statement regarding the current situation of doctoral program entrance examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year, in addition to a number of accumulated organizational, financial, and administrative files within the university and training institutions.
First: Discussion of PhD Access File 2025-2026 Expanded Meeting to Address Issues
The Regional Office held an emergency meeting on November 25, 2025, to study developments in doctoral program entrance examinations, after the office received data indicating irregularities in organizing the competition and implementing the pedagogical standards charter, especially regarding:
- Candidacy conditions and accepted files
- Selection committees and file evaluation criteria
- Transparency in publishing results
- Issues related to the new information system for digital management of candidacy applications
Second: Union’s Observations on the Conduct of the Doctoral Competition Main Irregularities Recorded
The union office recorded a number of concerning points, most notably:
- Non-compliance with the timeline adopted by the Ministry
- Conflicting information between administrative services and university faculties
- Absence of “RIB” (bank details) for some accepted students, creating administrative confusion
- Slow processing of files due to malfunctions in the digital platform
- Variation in selection criteria between tracks
Third: Financial and Administrative Management Issues Outstanding Files Since 2023
The office recalled a number of irregularities previously recorded, including:
| File | Issue Content |
|---|---|
| Professional bank account for professors (RIB) | Delayed file processing and slow disbursement of dues |
| Scientific research projects | Weak funding and delayed announcement of selection results |
| Organization of scientific committees | Lack of coordination and weak transparency |
| Infrastructure | Delayed reform and renovation projects |
| Administrative management | Conflicting decisions within some university institutions |
Fourth: Regional Office Positions Urgent Demands
The union demanded:
- Adoption of transparent and unified criteria in doctoral competitions
- Electronic publication of results with justification
- Expediting processing of professors’ files related to compensation, RIB, and pedagogical activities
- Activation of good governance in administrative and financial management of institutions
- Respect for the procedure of electing committees and representation criteria
- Putting an end to interventions affecting the independence of pedagogical and scientific decisions
Fifth: Messages to University Presidency and Ministry
The office warned against the continuation of the current situation, affirming that administrative malfunctions hinder the normal course of study and undermine the principle of equal opportunities. It also called on the Ministry to review a number of regulatory texts that burden the management of university institutions and create duplication between local and national decisions.
Sixth: Statement Conclusion
The Regional Office affirmed that it will continue coordination and joint work with its union structures at both Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University and the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions, to defend the teaching body and protect students’ interests.
